Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

This afternoon I heard a tuneEsta tarde escuché una música
And I felt a wave of nostalgia thinking of the placeY he sentido nostalgia pensando el lugar
Where I was born, Puerto Rico.Donde yo nací, Puerto Rico.
What will become of my land and my trees?Qué será de mi tierra y mis árboles
What will happen to my sun-drenched home?Qué será de mi casa cubierta de sol
My dear sun, old friend.Mi querido sol, viejo amigo.

Who could be a bird and flyQuién pudiera ser ave y volar
To return and be with you?Para regresar y estar contigo.
Soon I'll be back in Puerto RicoPronto volveré a Puerto Rico
Singing my songsCantando mis canciones
By the sea.Junto al mar
Soon I'll be back in Puerto RicoPronto volveré a Puerto Rico
My home is waiting for me there.Allá está esperándome mi hogar.

And sitting in the shade of that gardenY sentado a la sombra de aquel jardín
I planted the day before I left thereQue sembré el día antes de irme de allá
I’ll feel the warmth of my land.Sentiré el calor de mi tierra.
Who could be a boat and floatQuién pudiera ser barco y flotar
To be once again by your shore?Para estar otra vez junto a tu orilla
Who could be a bird and flyQuien pudiera ser ave y volar
To return and be with you?Para regresar y estar contigo.

Soon I'll be back in Puerto RicoPronto volveré a Puerto Rico
Singing my songsCantando mis canciones
By the sea.Junto al mar
Soon I'll be back in Puerto RicoPronto volveré a Puerto Rico
My home is waiting for me there.Allá está esperándome mi hogar.